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Chaenactis glabriuscula - Yellow Pincushion

Chaenactis glabriuscula, commonly known as Yellow Pincushion, is a flowering plant species belonging to the daisy family (Asteraceae).

Considerations for Pets

• The text mentions the presence of thorns on certain pincushion cactus varieties, such as Escobaria missiensis (Yellow Pincushion Cactus).
• The term "pincushion" itself suggests numerous small, potentially detachable parts.

Considerations for Children

• The text mentions the presence of thorns on certain pincushion cactus varieties, such as Escobaria missiensis (Yellow Pincushion Cactus).
• The term "pincushion" itself suggests numerous small, potentially detachable parts.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Chaenactis glabriuscula
• Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
• Common Name: Yellow Pincushion
• Synonyms: The text mentions Coryphantha missiensis and Mamillaria missiensis as synonyms for Escobaria missiensis (Yellow Pincushion Cactus).

Distribution and Habitat

• Chaenactis glabriuscula is native to California and Baja California, Mexico.
• It can be found in chaparral and woodlands of the Peninsular Ranges of Baja California.
• Surprisingly, it has also been found in New England.
• Orcutt's Yellow Pincushions have been found in sandy dune soil.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Yellow Pincushion is described as a slender, 1-few branched, thinly floccose to glabrous annual.
• It typically grows to about 24 inches (2 feet) tall.
• Its leaves are alternate and 1-2 pinnately cleft.

Quirky Facts

• One text excerpt references a re-discovery of a rare yellow flowering plant in sandy dune soil along the Ballona Lagoon.
• One text excerpt references a possible flower essence derived from Yellow Pincushion (Leucospermum conocarpodendron)